Westover Air Reserve Base is an active United States Air Force Reserve Command installation in Chicopee, Massachusetts. This page gives practical details on where the base is, how to get there, visitor rules, housing and lodging, services on base, medical care, and recreation options.

Base overview

Official name Westover Air Reserve Base
Military branch United States Air Force Reserve Command
Base status Active
Street address 2255 Westover Road, Chicopee, MA 01022
Main phone number 413-557-1110
Visitor Center phone 413-557-2012
Official website Official website

Location and directions

Westover ARB is in Chicopee, near Springfield in western Massachusetts. The recommended visitor entrance is the Patriot Avenue gate; use 2874 Westover Road, Chicopee, MA 01022 for GPS guidance. The installation also lists 2255 Westover Road as a main-gate address.

Major routes: I-91 and I-291 connect from the south and Springfield. From Boston or Vermont, use the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 49 (formerly Exit 5) and follow signs for Westover ARB. From Connecticut, take I-91 north to I-291 in Springfield and follow signs to the Patriot Avenue gate.

Visitor Information

The Welcome/Visitors Center is at 20 Patriot Ave and is open Monday–Friday 0630–1500; it is closed on federal holidays. Visitors should contact the Welcome/Visitors Center before arrival for current access, vehicle-pass requirements, and identification rules. Confirm access rules before travelling because policies can change.

Housing and Lodging

There is no on-base family housing at Westover. Nearby housing is managed by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities (10 Outer Drive, Chicopee) and is available to eligible service members on a space-available basis. Temporary lodging is at the Flyers Inn (650 Airlift Drive, Building 2201); lodging operates on a space-available policy and cannot be reserved more than 30 days in advance.

Facilities and Services

Facility Phone Note
Military & Family Readiness Center 413-557-3024 Deployment, relocation, counseling, and transition support
Education Center 413-557-3440 College info, tuition-assistance and VA education guidance
ID card / DEERS 413-557-3874 CAC and ID appointments via DoD ID Card Office locator
Shoppette (Express) 413-593-3288 Express store with Class Six and gas; no commissary on base
Clinic 413-557-1111 Limited medical and dental services for reservists
Fitness Center 413-557-3958 Workout and fitness programs
Outdoor Recreation / FAMCamp 413-557-2192 Equipment rentals, recreation and FAMCamp

Schools and Childcare

No on-base schools or childcare locations were identified in the reviewed official sources. The Education Center can provide information about local schools, college options, and schooling assignments; contact them for current school-district guidance and childcare referrals.

Medical Services

Westover provides limited on-base medical and dental services, primarily examinations and qualification support for reservists. Family members normally use local TRICARE-authorized hospitals or the nearest military treatment facilities identified for the area.

Appointments are required for most on-base care and emergency services are limited; callers should verify eligibility and appointment rules before travel. Psychological-health support is available and a 24/7 line is listed below.

Service Phone Note
Clinic (limited services) 413-557-1111 Examinations and reserve personnel qualifications
Psychological Health 413-557-2456 / 413-234-0316 (24/7) Counseling and crisis support
TRICARE 1-877-874-2273 Insurance and network-provider information
Nearby MTF guidance — Family members on Title 10 orders 30+ days may use local TRICARE hospitals or nearby MTFs such as Hanscom AFB or Naval Submarine Base New London

Recreation and Amenities

Confirmed amenities include a Fitness Center, Bowling Center, Westover Club, Outdoor Recreation and FAMCamp, a Conference Center, and a shoppette with gas service. Recreation hours and availability may change on Unit Training Assembly weekends, so check before you go.

Things to Know

  • Westover is home to the 439th Airlift Wing and operates C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft.
  • The Patriot Avenue gate is the recommended visitor-access gate; James Street gate lacks 24-hour or visitor access.
  • There is no commissary on base; a shoppette offers limited retail and fuel.
  • Base tours are suspended until further notice because of staffing limitations.
  • Winter travel can bring snow, ice, and black ice from about November through April.
  • Confirm visitor access, gate conditions, lodging availability, and service hours before travelling because operations can change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are public base tours available?
No. Public tours are suspended until further notice due to staffing limits.
Is there a commissary at Westover?
No. There is no commissary on the installation.
Which gate should visitors use?
Visitors are recommended to use the Patriot Avenue gate and follow GPS guidance for the main gate address.
Is there on-base family housing?
No. There is no on-base family housing; nearby housing is managed by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities.
How do I make temporary lodging arrangements?
Temporary lodging is handled by the Flyers Inn on base; check lodging availability and reservation rules before arrival.